About this role
Job summary
We are excited to announce an opportunity to join our dedicated Maternal medicine/Diabetic Midwife as a Band 7. If you are passionate about maternal wellbeing during pregnancy and want to be part of clinical leadership, supporting service improvement, flexible working pattern and ensuring high standards of care to women and families, we invite you to express your interest in this vital role.
We are looking for a motivated and experienced midwife who will play a crucial role in understanding how a specialized care is provided to expectant mothers and their babies. You will have the chance to work alongside a multidisciplinary team, enhancing your skills and knowledge in advanced maternal medicine.
If you are interested in applying or would like to discuss the role further, please contact us using the details provided.
Main duties of the job
The midwife is responsible and accountable for his/her own midwiferypractice. To work in partnership with women and their families, GP, obstetrician andother agencies to ensure optimum care. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of mothers and babies inaccordance with the Trust's policies and guidelines. Strive for continuity of care and informed client choice within the limitations ofthe service. Facilitate the learning of midwifery skills through supervision, teaching andsupport. Actively promote and encourage a healthy lifestyle, advising and arrangingsupport for women as required. Participate in parent information groups, facilitating preparation for childbirthand the postnatal period.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/qualifications Essential
Midwifery degree or equivalent Mentorship or full SSSA preparation Registered Midwife (on NMC register)
Desirable
NIPE/EON Diabetic experience PROMPT
Experience Essential
Completed 3 year post registration clinical experience working as an RM in the UK Completed preceptorship course if applicable
Desirable
Experience of working with pregnant women with complex medical/social needs Experience of working with pregnant women who have experienced pregnancy/neonatal loss Community midwifery experience Experience in diabetes in pregnancy
Skills Essential
IV drugs administration and cannulation Medicines management Computer literate - Power Point, Word, Excel.
Desirable
Involvement in quality improvement projects Worked as shift leader FSRH letter of competency for contraceptive implant insertion
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital
London
W12 0HS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)